The NFC East is the most prime time-worthy division in the NFL. That’s evident this week, as all four teams get the national treatment Sunday and Monday nights.

After being burned by Washington last week, Dallas will try to rebound against the free-falling Eagles while the Redskins try to maintain their momentum against the first-place Giants.

NFC Game of the Week

New York Giants at Washington Redskins (Monday, 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN). All hail Robert Griffin III. Forget the offensive rookie of the year award—the Redskins' quarterback is working on the best rookie season of all time. With a passer rating of 104.6, he trails only Aaron Rodgers, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning through Week 12. He also ranks 21st in the league in rushing yards. The only thing that's missing from his impressive year is getting Washington into the playoffs—which still can happen.

That possibility depends on what he does with his second shot at the reigning Super Bowl champions and current NFC East leaders. Griffin generally was superb against the Giants in Week 7, but his two turnovers contributed to a 27-23 loss. Since the Week 10 bye, however, he's ripped into the division's two other teams, the Eagles and Cowboys, for four TD passes each.

He also has a full arsenal of wide receivers with Pierre Garcon back healthy as his No. 1. The Giants' secondary can't handle all of Griffin’s speedy weapons, and his mobility can buy time against their pass rush to strike often downfield. The Redskins’ defense is struggling against the pass and will give up some long plays to Eli Manning again. But Griffin will stay red-hot at home and shine in his first NFL game under the lights. Prediction: Redskins 31, Giants 30

AFC Game of the Week

Pittsburgh Steelers at Baltimore Ravens (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS). Unfortunately for the Steelers, they may need to play two games in three weeks against their hated AFC North archrivals without Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers will have limited confidence playing with backup quarterback Charlie Batch in Baltimore—especially with other parts of their offense struggling, too. On the other side, the Ravens realize this is Ray Rice's time of the season, and they will feed him often to seal the win. Prediction: Ravens 20, Steelers 16

Shootout of the Week

Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos (Sunday, 4:05 p.m. ET, CBS). The Bucs do not have the defensive backs to contain either of Peyton Manning's talented starting wideouts, Demaryius Thomas or Eric Decker. The Broncos have had trouble slowing shifty running backs such as Doug Martin and covering savvy tight ends such as Dallas Clark. This sets up as an offensive duel, with Manning and Josh Freeman trading diverse scoring drives. With the points a Mile High, it's hard to go against Manning at home. Prediction: Broncos 34, Buccaneers 27

Upset of the Week

Cleveland Browns over Oakland Raiders (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS). The Browns are the best three-win team in the NFL. They are young and aren't finishing games as well as they would like, but they did seal the deal against the Steelers last week. The Raiders' defense has plenty of (Black) holes, which sets up the Browns’ talented rookie triplets—Trent Richardson, Josh Gordon and Brandon Weeden—to have good days. It's difficult to determine how much running back help Carson Palmer will get. Prediction: Browns 27, Raiders 24

Lock of the Week

San Francisco 49ers over St. Louis Rams (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX). The 49ers were fit to be tied in their first meeting with the Rams in Week 10. But something changed when Colin Kaepernick took over for the injured Alex Smith in that game. Not only is the offense looking smooth, balanced and more explosive with Kaepernick in the lineup, but the defense is playing with more energy. The Smith "brothers"—Aldon and Justin—played college ball at Missouri and will frustrate Sam Bradford in their return to the state. Prediction: Niners 38, Rams 13

Rest of the Week

Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX). The Jets will be desperate for respectability after their meltdown loss to the Patriots. The Cardinals already beat AFC East teams New England and Miami—something that is easily forgotten because of their seven-game losing streak. Go with New York in an ugly game full of sacks and turnovers—the type of contest the Jets can win against inferior opponents at home. Prediction: Jets 19, Cardinals 14

Carolina Panthers at Kansas City Chiefs (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX). Don't look now, but Cam Newton is smiling again and the 3-8 Panthers have a real shot at matching his rookie win total (6). It helps to play another bottom-feeder that has less talent and is playing with less urgency. Carolina’s defense, with its strong pass rush, will get to Brady Quinn and control the Chiefs’ anemic offense. Prediction: Panthers 27, Chiefs 13

Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS). The Texans are blessed to have Matt Schaub, Arian Foster and Andre Johnson—and they have the offense rolling at just the right time to weather the team’s defensive holes. Houston catches a break here because the Titans are frustrated with their offense and are breaking in a new coordinator. The Texans should have no trouble lighting it up. Prediction: Texans 38, Titans 22

Indianapolis Colts at Detroit Lions (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS). While Ndamukong Suh is getting attention for his misguided kick, the Lions should be kicking themselves for the little things that have caused them to lose big games. As well as Andrew Luck has played, he's 2-3 with four TDs, 10 interceptions and a 65.4 passer rating on the road. Matthew Stafford will pick apart the Colts' secondary at home. Prediction: Lions 27, Colts 20

Jacksonville Jaguars at Buffalo Bills (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS). Chad Henne will feel like he's back in the AFC East, with Miami and New England also left on the Jaguars’ schedule. Henne has revived the Jags' offense, and that trend that will continue at Buffalo. But the Jaguars' defense can't slow down much, either, and the Bills should give C.J. Spiller plenty of work to support Ryan Fitzpatrick at home. Prediction: Bills 27, Jaguars 24

Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX). The Packers' injury-riddled defense gets a bit of a break against the banged-up Vikings, although Adrian Peterson will still present plenty of problems. The Packers, however, are expected to have Greg Jennings available, and they'll go back into aggressive chucking mode with Aaron Rodgers. That will serve to build a lead and render Peterson less of a factor late. Prediction: Packers 24, Vikings 17

New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, CBS). The Patriots' offense is back to looking like an unstoppable force, and it turns out Rob Gronkowski wasn't an irreplaceable object. Tom Brady will continue to step on the gas by passing everywhere against Miami, which will make it impossible for Ryan Tannehill to avoid mistakes in all-out catchup mode. Prediction: Patriots 48, Dolphins 20

Seattle Seahawks at Chicago Bears (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET, FOX). Russell Wilson just turned in his best game, at Miami, but the Windy City in December is a different story— even for a Wisconsin product. The Bears' defense will stop the run, keep Seattle from stretching the field and rattle Wilson a bit. Jay Cutler's guts will help his offense grind out enough points against a stingy Seahawks defense. Prediction: Bears 20, Seahawks 13

Cincinnati Bengals at San Diego Chargers (Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS). The Bengals are playing terrific all-around football. Quarterback Andy Dalton and the running game are in the groove, and the defense is controlling the line and working well in coverage. The Chargers are doing none of those things, and they also are making mental mistakes. This is a game Cincy must win to earn a wild card. Prediction: Bengals 27, Chargers 19

Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys (Sunday, 8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). There's not much more to say about the Eagles. Their offense is ravaged by injuries, and their defense is in shambles. The Cowboys keep showing good fight and will be eager to put a history of bad Decembers behind them. If things fall right in earlier games on Sunday, they will have a chance to pull even in the wild-card race. Prediction: Cowboys 31, Eagles 20